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Introduction to Thurmont, Maryland
Thurmont, Maryland, in Frederick county, is 14 miles N of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 48 miles NW of Baltimore, Maryland. There are an estimated 5,588 people in the town.
Thurmont History
Thurmont, which was established in 1751, was originally named Mechanicstown, until the state legislature changed it to Thurmont on January 18, 1894. The town, which was founded by Jacob Weller, is located in Frederick Country, which was created in 1748. The county was formed out of Prince George's and Baltimore Counties.
Thurmont and Nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Thurmont
Thurmont provides various recreational opportunities. One can visit the Cunningham Falls State Park, the Catoctin Wildlife Preserve & Zoo, and the Catoctin Mountain Park. The Catoctin Furnace is also worth visiting. The Harpers Ferry National Historic Park, the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, the Children's Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park, and the National Museum of Civil War Medicine are less than half an hour's drive away. Thurmont also celebrates the Catoctin Colorfest every year in October.
Thurmont Transportation
Washington Dulles International Airport provides facilities for air transportation.
Thurmont Higher Education
Frederick Community College, Western Maryland College, and Gettysburg College are only a few miles away.
Comparing Thurmont to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):
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